Exterior lightingPart report
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 26 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
Air bags
20 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
20 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology